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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Agreement on the recruitment of Indian citizens to work in the Portuguese Republic between India and Portugal
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of an agreement on the recruitment of Indian citizens to work in the Portuguese Republic between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Republic of Portugal
Details:
The present agreement would set an institutional mechanism for partnership and cooperation between India and Portugal on sending and accepting Indian workers.
Implementation Strategy:
Under this agreement, a Joint Committee will be set up to follow up the implementation of the same.
Impact:
Signing this agreement with Portugal will add new destination for Indian migrant workers in an EU member nation, especially in the context of many Indian workers who have returned to India following the Covid-19 pandemic. It will provide new opportunities for skilled Indian workers and professionals. With the conclusion of this agreement, Portugal and India will have a formal arrangement for recruitment of Indian workers.
Benefits:
Indian workers would have enhanced job opportunities to work in Portugal. The Government-to-Government mechanism proposed in the agreement will ensure that the movement of workers happens smoothly with the maximum support from both sides.
AYUSH
Use of Ayush Drugs
AYUSH Medicines viz AYUSH -64 and Kabasur Kudineer were administered to COVID-19 asymptomatic and mild to moderate patients during a campaign launched by Ministry of Ayush. A total of 63,265 patients got benefit from these medicines. The outcomes of these interventions showed significant improvement in clinical recovery and duration of hospital stay without any progression of the disease to severe or critical stage. Also, there was improvement in Quality of life  parameters. These interventions found to be well tolerated and safe.
Ministry of Ayush, through its Autonomous Institute i.e. All India Institute of Ayurveda , New Delhi has signed an agreement with London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine , UK for conducting the study on “Ashwagandha for promoting recovery from Covid-19 in the UK” on 22 July 2021. The study is a Randomized, placebo controlled double blind trial. The study has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency  and certified by WHO-GMP. It is being conducted and monitored as per the internationally recognized GCP  guidelines. All India Institute of Ayurveda , New Delhi has also signed an agreement with Frankfurter Innovations zentrum Biotechnologie GmbH , Frankfurt, Germany on 15.06.2021 for conducting Collaborative Research study entitled “Understanding the molecular mechanism of Guduchyadi tablets in combating COVID-19 infection- In-vitro & in-vivo study”.
Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have jointly provided training to 33,000 AYUSH master trainers. A total of 66045 AYUSH Personnel had obtained training at igot.in platform on continual basis. Ministry of AYUSH has coordinated with Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for utilization of AYUSH manpower as COVID warrior for the management of Covid-19 with identified roles.
As per the proposals received from different State / UT Governments through State Annual Action Plans  under National Ayush Mission , 03 proposals of tele-medicines have been approved in the States of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh & Telangana during last three years. However, implementation comes under the purview of State/ UT Governments.
This information was given by Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Promotion of FPIs
The Ministry of Food Processing , is implementing a Central Sector Scheme- “Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry ” with an outlay of Rs. 10,900 crores over a six-year period from 2021-22 to 2026-27. The scheme, inter alia, helps create of global food manufacturing champions commensurate with India’s natural resource endowment and supports Indian brands of food products in the international markets.
The export of agri-food products  has increased from US$ 29.67 billion in 2015-16 to US$ 46.11 billion in 2021-22 showing a Compound Annual Growth Rate  of 7.62% and the export of value added processed-food products  increased from US$ 4.855 billion in 2015-16 to US$ 10.420 billion in 2021-22 showing a CAGR of 13.57%.
In order to ensure overall development of Food Processing sectors across the country, MoFPI has been implementing Central Sector Umbrella Scheme – Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana , centrally sponsored PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme  and Central Sector Production Linked Incentive Scheme . Under component schemes of PMKSY, MoFPI provides mostly credit linked financial assistance  in the form of grantsin-aid for setting up of food processing industries/ units/ projects. Ministry provides financial, technical and business support for setting up/upgradation of micro food processing enterprises through PMFME scheme, whereas, PLISFPI is targeted to facilitate expansion of food processing capacity by creating champion brands in Food Processing Sector.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Celebration of Janaushadhi Week from 1st to 7th March
Janaushadhi week is being celebrated across the country from 1st March to 7th March 2020. On this occasion various activities like health checkup Camp, Jan Aushadhi Paricharcha, Jan Aushadhi ka sath are being undertaken.
During the week, blood pressure check-up, sugar level checkup, free doctor consultation and free medicine distribution are being hosted at various Jan Aushadhi Kendras. General public who visited these health camps were also informed and educated about the price benefits and quality of the medicines being sold at Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
Yesterday a small CME Programme with important doctors/IMA Chapter of the city Doctors was conducted on pan India basis where detailed discussions on Jan Aushadhi medicines were held. Jan Aushadhi doctors were requested to take lead and convince others and prescribe Jan Aushadhi medicines.
“Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana” is a noble initiative by Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India which is now making an impact on masses in its endeavor to provide quality medicines at an affordable price. The number of Kendras has grown to more than 6200 and 700 districts are covered under the scheme at present. Further, total sales in the financial year 2019-20  have crossed Rs 383 crore which led to total savings of approximately Rs 2200 crore of common citizens as these medicines are cheaper by 50 to 90% of the average market price. The scheme is also providing a good source of self-employment with sustainable and regular earnings.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Universal Smart Card Driving License
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide, GSR 174  dated 1st March 2019 has decided to modify the format of driving licenses to laminated card without chip or smart card type driving licences. The Ministry has prescribed a common standard format and design of the Driving Licence for whole of the country which includes the placement of information, standardization of fonts etc. This Ministry through its flagship application called SARATHI  developed by NIC  have a common countrywide database of all driving license holders. Almost 15 crore driving license records are available in its central repository . The SARATHI application has the feature to identify duplicate records in real time online basis and access information about the challans if any, which facilitates the licencing authority that delinquent drivers do not get a duplicate driving licence.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin J Gadkari in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM reviews Covid related situation in a meeting with Empowered Groups
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review the functioning of different empowered groups through video conference.
The Empowered Group on Economic and Welfare measures made a presentation to PM on steps taken such as extension of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. It was discussed that portability enabled due to One Nation One Ration Card initiative has helped to benefit more people. Insurance scheme for frontline health workers has been extended for another 6 months. PM directed Central Government should work in close co-ordination with the states to ensure that the poor get the benefits of free food-grain without any issues. PM also said that steps should be taken to expedite the settlement of pending Insurance claims so that the dependents of the deceased are able to avail of benefits in time.
The Empowered Group on issues relating to facilitating supply chain & logistics management gave a presentation on various advisories relating to measures to be taken to contain the pandemic. PM instructed officials to plan holistically to ensure seamless movement of goods so that supply chain disruptions are avoided.
The Empowered Group on coordinating with private sector, NGOs & International Organizations briefed the PM on how Government is working in active partnership with private sector, NGOs & International Organisations. PM asked the officials to explore how volunteers from civil society can be utilised to lessen the pressure on healthcare sector by invoking them in non-specialised tasks. It was discussed that NGOs could help to establish and maintain lines of communication between the patients, their dependents & health care personnel. Ex Servicemen could be encouraged to handle call centres for communicating with people under home quarantine.
President's Secretariat
President’s Message on the Eve of Gandhi Jayanti
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in his message on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti has said:-
“150th Gandhi Jayanti is a special occasion for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the values of truth, non-violence, harmony, morality and simplicity. Satya, Ahimsa and Sarvodaya formed the bedrock of Mahatama Gandhi’s numerous messages to humanity.
Gandhiji is a global icon revered across continents. United Nations has marked Gandhi Jayanti as ‘The International Day of Non-Violence’. Gandhian values and many of his methods remain relevant not only for India but for the entire world.
Gandhiji’s vision and action encompassed almost every facet of individual and collective life. He showed us the path to communal unity, removal of untouchability, upliftment of women, education, sanitation, preserving the environment and water.
By taking up the ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ as a movement, the people of India have paid homage to the Father of the Nation. Our nation’s emphasis on inclusive growth, transparency and honesty in public life, health-care support to the poor, support to the farmers and effective utilization of water resources is in keeping with the thoughts of Gandhi Ji.
Let us resolve to strengthen the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi”.
Click here to see the President message in Hindi
Ministry of Tourism
Minister for Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy chairs the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ meeting today
Minister for Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddychaired the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ meeting on 13 July, 2021, as part of India’s BRICS chairship. The Ministers of all the member countries viz. Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africaparticipated in the meeting.
India organized the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting as an effective means to promote tourism cooperation among BRICS countries. The meeting reviewed the intra BRICS Tourism cooperation.The significant aspect of the meeting was the adoption of the Ministers’ Communique, an outcome document on cooperation and promotion of tourism between the BRICS countries. The Ministers’ Communique recognized that the COVID-19 pandemic has severely endangered public health and has presented immense challenges to the implementation of sustainable development goals.
Tourism Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy stressed on the importance of the BRICS member States to have a good understanding of each other’s tourism products and offerings so as to encourage further growth of tourist inflow between the BRICS member countries. Shri Reddy also mentioned that the common tourism products in BRICS countries such as heritage & culture tourism, nature, wildlife, Eco tourism etc., present an opportunity for greater cooperation and exchange of information and best practices.
Further, to promote tourism for the future, it was recognized that BRICS alliance for Green Tourism can accelerate the recovery and development of tourism on sustainable lines. Some of the key elements of the BRICS alliance for green tourism are mainstreaming sustainability into the tourism sector policies, conservation efforts, sustainable development goals, shift towards renewable source of energy, conservation efforts for green tourism which will encourage investment in nature based solutions and supporting the fragile eco systems.
The BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting also highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation in tourism in the areas of promoting responsible and sustainable tourism, investment in tourism infrastructure, close interaction between tourism enterprises and human resource development. The Ministers resolved to work together to realise the full potential of BRICS countries through cooperation in the tourism sector.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 76
More than 6.75 Cr COVID19 vaccine doses administered
17.47 lakh vaccine doses given till 8 pm today
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 6.75 Crore today.
A total of 6,75,36,392 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 8 pm today.
These include 88,48,558 HCWs who have taken the 1st dose and 52,63,108HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 93,99,776 FLWs , 39,18,646 FLWs , 4,01,06,304 for more than 45 years old.
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HCWs
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FLWs
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Over45Years
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Total Achievement
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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88,48,558
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52,63,108
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93,99,776
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39,18,646
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4,01,06,304
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5,83,54,638
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91,81,754
Total 17,47,094 vaccine doses were given till 8 pm today, the Seventy Sixth day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 16,20,746 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 1,26,348 beneficiaries received 2nd dose of vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Date: 1st April,2021
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HCWs
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FLWs
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Over45Years
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Total Achievement
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1st Dose
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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26,996
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15,154
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65,111
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1,11,194
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15,28,639
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16,20,746
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1,26,348
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 67.72 Cr
More than 58 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.43%
42,618 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is 1.23% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 71 days
With the administration of 58,85,687vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 67.72Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 70,88,424sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,60,248
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2nd Dose
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84,49,196
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,28,477
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2nd Dose
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1,34,55,994
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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26,70,05,166
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2nd Dose
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3,20,99,433
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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13,52,11,337
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2nd Dose
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5,70,43,478
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8,89,60,985
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2nd Dose
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4,62,96,891
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Total
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67,72,11,205
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of 36,385 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,21,00,001.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.43%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 69 consecutive days now.
42,618 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently4,05,681. Active cases presently constitute 1.23% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 17,04,970tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 52.82 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.63% remains less than 3% for the last 71 days now. The Daily Positivity rate stands at 2.50%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 5% for 89 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Policy to Promote Football
‘Sports’ being State subject, the responsibility of promotion and development of sports rests with State Governments and the concerned National Sports Federations . Central Government supplements their efforts. All India Football Federation  is the recognized NSF for football. Based on Annual Calendar of Training and Competitions submitted by AIFF, the Central Government had approved financial assistance to the tune of Rs.23.08 crore in 2018-19 and Rs.30.00 crore in 2019-20. It is the responsibility of AIFF to plan developmental priorities at State / District level in consultation with respective State and District affiliates. Central Government does not interfere with planning and development process of AIFF.
The Government is implementing ‘Khelo India’ Scheme with 12 verticals is applicable for entire country. Out of 12 verticals, one vertical, namely, ‘Sports for Peace and Development’ is dedicated for conducting sports competition in left wing extremism affected areas of the country.
The major sports promotional schemes of this Ministry, viz. ‘Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations’ and ‘Khelo India’ are applicable for all areas including Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe dominated areas.
In addition, Sports Authority of India , an autonomous organization under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, is implementing following sports promotional schemes across the country including Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe dominated areas to identify talented sports persons in the age group of 8-25 years and nurture them to excel at national and international competitions:
- National Sports Talent Contest Scheme 
- Army Boys Sports Company 
- SAI Training Centre 
- Special Area Games 
- Extension Centre of STC/SAG
- Centre of Excellence 
- National Sports Academies 
This Information was given by the Minister of State  Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh discusses Insurance and Pension related issues with Dr Jitendra Singh
A delegation of Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh , represented by its Pratiraksha  unit called on the Union Minister of State  of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh here today and discussed wide range of issues related to Central Government employees, including Insurance, Pension, promotions and other matters.
In a memorandum presented to the Minister, the delegation submitted that the Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme was notified on 1st November 1980 and came into effect from 1st January 1982. The scheme is intended to provide Central Government employees, at a low cost, on a wholly contributory and self-financing basis, the twin benefits of an insurance cover to their families in the event of death in service and a lump-sum payment to augment their financial sources on retirement. However, the BMS demands that the government should immediately notify the customized Group Insurance Scheme for Central Government employees with low premium and high risk cover.
The memorandum also expressed discontentment of a section of employees for being left out from the provision of minimum guaranteed pension under National Pension Scheme . It requested that a minimum pension be guaranteed equivalent to 50% of the employee's last drawn Basic Pay plus Dearness Relief for neutralization of price rise.
Among other issues raised by the delegation was the demand for one-time relaxation for compassionate appointments. This has become important because a large number of wards are waiting for their appointment on compassionate grounds to look after their family.
The delegation also demanded the framing of an appropriate transfer policy in all cadres in favour of single woman/single mother employees. They requested that whenever such women are given postings, it should be mandatorily ensured that they are placed at stations closest to their hometown or the place of their choice.
Dr Jitendra Singh said that he will direct the DoPT to process the issues related to them, while other issues related to other Ministries will be referred for the perusal and views of the respective Ministries.